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February 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

OCCAR Funds Indra Airborne EW Program

OCCAR has signed a co-funding contract for the next phase of the 69-million-euro REACT II airborne electronic warfare program led by Indra. Participating nations including Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden,...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Buys Bumblebee V2 C-UAS

The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded Perennial Autonomy a $5.2-million contract to supply kinetic counter-drone systems as part of accelerating US military defenses against small unmanned...

February 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Orders IRIS-T From Diehl

Germany’s federal procurement office has contracted Diehl Defence to supply additional IRIS-T missiles for both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles. The acquisition builds upon a 2023 framework agreement...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

Swarmbotics AI has secured a US Army contract to develop swarming, attritable small unmanned ground vehicles for the 1st Cavalry Division after success at the xTechOverwatch competition. The systems...

February 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

German Defence Exports in 2025

Ukraine remained the largest recipient of German defence exports in 2025, receiving approximately €2 billion worth of military equipment, according to an official report. Norway and Sweden followed as...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Patria Starts F135 Engine Assembly for Finland

Patria has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to perform final assembly of F135 engines in Finland for the Finnish Air Force’s incoming F-35 fleet. Production has begun...

February 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ohio Firm Scales Drone Output for US Military

Agilis Air has started pre-building 55 Remora drones to address anticipated Pentagon demand ahead of a 2026 procurement push. Using 3D-printed structures and domestic components, the startup aims to...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navy’s MK 38 Sees First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy has introduced the MK 38 MOD 4, replacing the legacy 25mm cannon with a 30mm Bushmaster II and integrating air-burst ammunition along with upgraded EO/IR targeting...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

USCG Takes Delivery of 18th HC-130J

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft at L3Harris’ Waco, Texas facility. The aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, was converted from a baseline...

February 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Czech Plans 250+ Armored Vehicle Purchase

The Czech Republic is progressing toward acquiring more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet. A feasibility study submitted in late 2025 outlines...